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Some By Mi vs RoC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Some By Mi and RoC represent two thoughtfully established skincare lines tailored to distinct complexions and preferences. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and more, built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to suit dry sensitive skin, dry skin, and specific concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging. Meanwhile, the French brand offers expert serums, eye products, moisturizers, cleansers, and more, enriched with glycerin and retinol to nurture mature and dry skin. While both share a dedication to nourishing care, they differ through their heritage and active ingredients, helping individuals choose between gentle botanical clarity and proven retinoid smoothing.

Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and RoC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs RoC products

People Say

Some By MiRoC
  • Fine Lines and Wrinkles Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “improvement in fine lines — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
  • Texture Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
    • “My skin looks smoother and hydrated. — RoC Derm Correxion Contour Cream”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Lightweight Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “doesn't strip dry my skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Surprisingly gentle — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Skin Brightening Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Fades dark spots — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “skin looks visibly brighter — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “brightens dull skin — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused redness and stinging — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “lights my skin on fire — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “stings on irritated skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Slow or No Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “not noticed any significant changes — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “didn't see anything drastic — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or RoC: which is better?

Some By Mi fits sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin at a Superior level, whereas RoC fits them at a High level. Meanwhile, RoC fits mature skin at a Superior level compared to a High level for Some By Mi.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and RoC?

Some By Mi leans toward gentle formulas with niacinamide that help brighten the complexion, while RoC focuses on retinol to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Lovi rates Some By Mi as superior for sensitive and dry sensitive skin, and RoC as superior for mature skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Some By Mi or RoC for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and RoC offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide to help brighten skin, while RoC uses retinol to help reduce fine lines.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Some By Mi or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi provides a better formula for sensitive skin, whereas RoC is more effective for deep wrinkle and fine line reduction.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or RoC?

Neither Some By Mi nor RoC has pricing information provided on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here. Reviewers sometimes note that RoC offers good value.

Which brand has a stronger scent or fragrance, Some By Mi or RoC?

RoC has a stronger scent or fragrance compared to Some By Mi. On the page, Some By Mi lists no fragrance across all its products, while RoC features fragrance in some items and reviewers sometimes note a strong scent.

Some By Mi or RoC for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and RoC offer a high routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page for both brands help manage excess oil with lightweight, non-greasy options.

Some By Mi or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

Some By Mi is better for sensitive or dry sensitive skin, as the products on this page list no fragrance and feature key ingredients like niacinamide. RoC is better for mature skin and fine lines, using key ingredients like retinol.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Some By Mi or RoC for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Some By Mi fits at a Superior level while RoC fits at a High level. Some By Mi does better for gentle formulas and has no products listing fragrance on this page, whereas RoC reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance and skin irritation.

Some By Mi or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreen options on this page, the products on this page for Some By Mi include the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen, which has a High Lovi fit level for oily skin, acne-prone skin, and sensitive skin. Meanwhile, RoC offers the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30, which also achieves a High Lovi fit level for oily skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin.

Some By Mi or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with a High Lovi fit level. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide, which may help regulate pigmentation and support skin clarity, while RoC utilizes retinol to help smooth skin texture and address signs of aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or RoC for mature skin?

For mature skin, RoC achieves a Superior Lovi fit level while Some By Mi achieves a High fit level. RoC focuses on wrinkle and fine line reduction, whereas Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide to help brighten the complexion.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or RoC for skin with dark spots?

Both Some By Mi and RoC achieve a Superior Lovi fit for skin with dark spots. Some By Mi relies on brightening ingredients like niacinamide to help fade pigmentation, whereas RoC features retinol to target signs of aging and uneven skin tone.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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